Q1M2 Test

What techniques ensure that data stored in a computer cannot be read or compromised by any individuals without authorization?

• Using a strong password
• Leaving the computer unlocked
• Sharing the computer with others
• Using public Wi-Fi
• Computer security

This should be done before installing new software and software updates.

• Incremental backup

• Full backup

• Formatting

• Scanning

• File maintenance

This should be done daily especially if you work on the computer a lot changing files in a day.

• Incremental backup

• Full backup

• Formatting

• Scanning

• File maintenance

These are possible dangers that can possibly hamper the normal functioning of your computer.

• Computer files

• Internet

• File maintenance

• Computer security threats

• Computer hardware

A malicious program that is loaded into the user’s computer without the user's knowledge destroys or corrupts files.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Botnet

• Keylogger

Software program that can copy itself from one computer to another, without human interaction. It duplicates in greater volume and with great speed.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Botnet

• Keylogger

A group of computers connected to the internet by a hacker using a computer virus.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Botnet

• Keylogger

A computer program that provides continuous privilege access to a computer while actively hiding its presence.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Botnet

• Keylogger

It tracks real-time activity of a user and keeps a record of all the keystrokes. It is a powerful threat to steal people’s login credentials such as username and password.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Botnet

• Keylogger

It disguises itself as a trustworthy person or business. It tries to steal business or personal information via fallacious email or instant messages.

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Rootkit

• Phishing

• Botnet